Capri and Amalfi Coast boat tour from Positano: Private skipper

The grotto colors shift as the boat moves through them: silver in the White Grotto, emerald in the Green, intense blue in the Blue.

A private boat tour departing from Positano that sails around Capri and returns along the Amalfi Coast, with a bilingual English-Italian skipper guiding you past the White Grotto, Green Grotto, Blue Grotto and Faraglioni rock formations. The itinerary is fully customizable: you choose how long to stay on the island, where to swim, and whether to lunch at a seaside restaurant or explore Amalfi's Cathedral and historic streets. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes water, soft drinks, Prosecco, snacks and a beach towel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Blue Grotto30m
2. Green Grotto10m
3. Marina Piccola1h
4. White Grottopass by
5. Praianopass by
6. Marina di Praiapass by

Boat tour around Capri and Amalfi Coast

• Board private boat at Positano beach
• Sail along Amalfi Coast, admire Praiano
• Pass Marina di Praia fishing village
• View Furore Fjord from the sea
• Explore Capri coast, see White Grotto
• Visit Blue Grotto if sea allows
• Pass Punta Carena Lighthouse
• Visit Green Grotto if sea allows
• Stop at Marina Piccola for lunch
• Walk to Gardens of Augustus
• Discover Capri artisan workshops
• Pass Grotta Bianca on Capri
• Stop at Amalfi, visit Cathedral or Paper Museum
• Relax at Tordigliano beach
• Return sailing to Positano port

The experience

Positano's pastel houses descend toward the water in a mosaic that only reveals its full geometry from the sea. Your skipper meets you at the main beach and the boat departs from there, sailing west along the coast past hidden caves and secret coves before reaching Capri. The route is yours to shape: you decide whether to spend more time exploring the island, swimming in clear water, or discovering smaller inlets the boat can reach.

Capri's sea caves are the centerpiece. The Blue Grotto is legendary: sunlight filters through a small opening and turns the water into shades of blue so intense they seem unreal, though the visit depends on sea conditions and the skipper's judgment on the day. The Green Grotto works differently: light filters through the water itself and the cave walls, transforming everything into emerald. The White Grotto is quieter, its waters lit by silver reflections. Between them you'll pass the Faraglioni, three rock formations that rise from the sea, and Punta Carena Lighthouse dominating the western slope. Marina Piccola, sheltered by the Faraglioni, is where many travelers choose to stop for lunch at a seaside restaurant overlooking the water.

After Capri, the return follows the Amalfi Coast. You'll see Praiano's pastel village clinging to cliffs, Marina di Praia tucked between sheer rock and natural caves, the Furore Fjord's turquoise cove framed by a scenic bridge, and Tordigliano beach: wild and mostly accessible only by sea. In Amalfi itself, you can disembark to visit the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea and walk the old streets, or tour the Paper Museum to watch how the famous Amalfi paper is made using centuries-old machinery. The skipper is bilingual in English and Italian, and the boat carries water, soft drinks, beers, Prosecco, Limoncello, snacks and a beach towel for the day.

What’s included

• The tour includes a bilingual English-Italian skipper and a private boat.
• water, soft drinks, beers, Prosecco, Limoncello and salty snacks throughout the day.
• and a beach towel.

Options for this experience

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Up to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Italian09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30

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Up to 12 per booking · Guide in English or Italian09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30

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Up to 12 per booking · Guide in English or Italian09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30

Up to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Italian09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30

Up to 12 per booking · Guide in English or Italian09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30

Up to 12 per booking · Guide in English or Italian5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:00

Up to 12 per booking · Guide in English or Italian5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Positano quay”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 350

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Positano Boat Tour

Is this one for you?The boat is private, so your group controls the pace and stops. You can linger at a grotto, swim longer at a cove, or skip Amalfi entirely if Capri holds your attention. The skipper adjusts the route based on sea conditions and your interests, which means the itinerary is yours to shape rather than fixed to a schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Can I swim during the Capri and Amalfi Coast boat tour from Positano?

Yes. The tour includes swimming stops at hidden coves and clear waters around Capri. You choose how much time to spend swimming, and the skipper can navigate to smaller inlets depending on sea conditions and your preferences.

What are the three grottoes on Capri that the tour visits?

The White Grotto has silver reflections on its walls; the Green Grotto fills with emerald light filtering through water and stone; the Blue Grotto is famous for its intense blue water created by sunlight entering through a small opening. All three visits depend on sea conditions, which the skipper assesses on the day of your tour.

Is lunch included in the Positano to Capri boat tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but the boat stops at Marina Piccola on Capri, where you can eat at a seaside restaurant overlooking the water. You choose whether to have lunch there or skip it and spend more time on the island or swimming.

Can I visit Amalfi during this tour?

Yes. The return journey includes a stop in Amalfi, where you can disembark to see the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea and explore the historic streets, or visit the Paper Museum to learn how Amalfi paper is made using traditional methods and old machinery.

What's included in the boat tour from Positano?

The tour includes a bilingual English-Italian skipper; water, soft drinks, beers, Prosecco, Limoncello and salty snacks; and a beach towel. The boat itself is private, so you're not sharing with other groups. Entrance fees to the Blue Grotto and Green Grotto are optional and paid separately.